How to get from Chester Heights to Charlestown by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Chester Heights to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Wawa station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min.

198min
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3200 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, PAO and 206

To get from Chester Heights to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Wawa station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

198min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3200 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3591 - Malvern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester Heights to Charlestown

The distance between Chester Heights, Philadelphia and Charlestown, Philadelphia is approximately 44.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester Heights to Charlestown by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester Heights

Chester Heights is located at Chester Heights, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS.

Train stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Wawa

Bus stations close to Chester Heights:

  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr - FS
  • Baltimore Pk & Red Roof Dr
  • Baltimore Pk & Walnut Hill Blvd

Public transit stations close to Charlestown, Philadelphia

Charlestown is located at Charlestown, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS.

Train stations close to Charlestown:

  • Malvern

Bus stations close to Charlestown:

  • General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
  • General Warren Blvd & Morehall Rd
  • Morehall Rd & Flat Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MED, PAO and 206

To get from Chester Heights to Charlestown in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MED train from Wawa station to 30th Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAO train and finally take the 206 bus from Paoli Regional Rail Station station to General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

198min$11.25
Walk to train stationTrain - MED
MED
Train - PAO
PAO
Bus - 206
206
Leaves from Wawa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wawa
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - MEDMED
    Wait for train
    MED
    #3200 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #3591 - Malvern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paoli Regional Rail Station
    ID 1874
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 206206
    Wait for bus
    206
    Commons at Great Valley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    Ride to bus station
    General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS
    ID 15301
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester Heights to Charlestown?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 206.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester Heights to Charlestown?

    The alternative route takes 198 minutes, using Bus line MED, Bus line PAO, Bus line 206.

  • Is there a direct train between Chester Heights and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chester Heights to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    The MED train line goes from Wawa station near Chester Heights to #3200 - Center City Philadelphia station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS station near Charlestown in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester Heights to Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Chester Heights and Charlestown in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chester Heights to get to Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get on the MED train from the Wawa station near Chester Heights in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chester Heights and Charlestown in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the General Warren Blvd & Otis - FS stop, which is closest to Charlestown in Philadelphia.

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